The Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists establishes the New Practitioner Leadership Award to recognize an individual whose early accomplishments distinguish them as future leaders in the profession. The candidates should be individuals whose performance demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, leadership, and innovation. Nominations may be submitted to the ICHP Board of Directors sixty days prior to the Annual Meeting by an affiliate chapter or any two individual members of the ICHP. If a nominee is selected to receive the award, it will be presented at the Annual Meeting. Nominees should meet the following criteria:

Earned his/her first pharmacy degree within the last 10 years

Encourage and support ICHP by membership, meeting attendance, and participation*

Demonstrate a consistently high level of professional achievement

Has developed, is working in or is working towards the development of an innovative practice in Health-System pharmacy practice

Exhibit strong leadership qualities

Possess a strong commitment to the advancement of the pharmacy profession

* Membership in ICHP and volunteer activity within ICHP’s divisions, committees or board of directors are absolute requirements to receive this award.

To apply or nominate, forward a detailed letter of recommendation identifying the specific accomplishments of the nominee with respect to each criteria above to ICHP, 4055 N Perryville Road, Loves Park, IL 61111-8653, or email to scottm@ichpnet.org.

Selection of a recipient shall be by the ICHP Board of Directors in a secret ballot. The nominator may be requested to provide additional information to the ICHP Board of Directors to facilitate discussion and selection.

The award is presented during the ICHP Annual Meeting by the Immediate Past President unless another time and presenter are more appropriate.

About ICHP

ICHP is a statewide professional organization whose members include pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and other pharmacy professionals who serve as members of healthcare teams in Illinois' hospitals and health-systems. ICHP products and services help our members provide safe and effective care for their patients.